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North Korea preparing to try 2 American tourists

TOKYO – North Korea said Monday it is preparing to try two Americans who entered the country as tourists for carrying out what it says were hostile acts against it. Investigation...

DATE: Jun 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Justices: Can’t make employers cover contraception

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court ruled Monday that some corporations can hold religious objections that allow them to opt out of the new health law requirement that they cover contraceptives f...

DATE: Jun 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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Egypt restricts Ramadan sermons CAIRO – Egypt will restrict sermons during the holy month of Ramadan to topics of faith and morality, the state’s top official in charge of religio...

DATE: Jun 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Benghazi case unfolds against political backdrop

What protections should suspected terrorists receive?

DATE: Jun 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama picks new VA head

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama plans to nominate former Procter & Gamble executive Robert McDonald as the next Veterans Affairs secretary, as the White House seeks to shore up an agency...

DATE: Jun 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

New Islamic caliphate declared

Call goes out for Muslims to obey their new leader

DATE: Jun 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Oil boom fueling archaeological bonanza

TIOGA, N.D. – Drilling crews are eager to plunge their equipment into the ground. Road builders are ready to start highway projects, and construction workers need to dig. But acr...

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Activists hope to put fishery on the hook

HONOLULU – The waters off Hawaii’s largest island are home to a half-million brightly colored tropical fish that are scooped up into nets each year and flown across the globe into aquariums ...

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Are you tired of passwords?

It’s an era of ‘tyranny,’ says expert

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama’s use of power gets tested

High court decision rules in one case he went too far

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

July Fourth weekend fires up highest gas prices since 2008

The run-up in gasoline prices will make the Fourth of July weekend the costliest for motorists since 2008. Prices will average about $3.68 a gallon for regular grade, up 17 cents ...

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. takes gay rights global, despite an unsure welcome

WARSAW, Poland – President Barack Obama has taken the U.S. gay-rights revolution global, using American embassies across the world to promote a cause that still divides his own country. ...

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday